Snap, Crackle, Pop: Late Night Gets Interesting [Updated]

In the role of Snap, Conan O'Brien:

It was my mistaken belief that, like my predecessor, I would have the benefit of some time and, just as important, some degree of ratings support from the prime-time schedule. Building a lasting audience at 11:30 is impossible without both.

I guess Fox moves next?

But now we have another wonderful illustration of path dependence--that making a decision constrains options down the road--that some roads are, indeed, ruled out.

Update:  Crackle: